Monday, April 21st, 2025
Local people came out to protest Trump policies
By William Kincaid
CELINA - As many as 70 protesters lined State Route 127 near the lighthouse on Saturday afternoon to express their opposition to and outrage at President Donald Trump's administration.
Organized by the Mercer County Democratic Party, the "Hands Off" protest was an offshoot of the nationwide "Day of Action" that saw thousands of demonstrators descend on public places to amplify their voice of dissent. [More]
Obituaries on April 21st, 2025
James "Jim" Niekamp, age 84, of St. Henry, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Kirby Daniel Stetler, 73, of rural Chattanooga, Ohio, died April 19, 2025, at Coldwater where he was a hospice patient. [More]
On April 18, 2025, Helen Holler went to be with her Lord and Savior after a lengthy illness. Her family was at her bedside. [More]
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MARION TOWNSHIP - Authorities are investigating the death of a 75-year-old man from what reportedly appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Darke County will host the 8th annual Darke County Food Truck Rally & Craft Show on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Darke County Fairg
West Liberty-Salem, Fort Loramie girls boys capture Minster Memorial titles
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
While Saturday's rains washed out nearly the area's entire baseball and softball schedules, track and field athletes braved the showers - and some rumbles of thunder - to compete.